What is a organ transplant?
It is the surgical process of removing an organ or tissue from one patient, the organ donor, and placing it into another person, the recipient. An organ transplant is usually needed because the recipient's organ has went into failure or has been damaged by disease or injury.
What is America's stance on organ donation?
Regarding the topic of organ donation, the United States has adopted a policy, Opt-In, in which everyone who gives explicit consent to becoming a donor is one.
What policy should America adopt?
Considering just how many donors the Opt-In policy has encouraged, only 120 million out of 318.9 million people, America should adopt the Opt-Out policy in which anyone who has not refused to be a donor is one. If America does go through with this policy change the availability of organs could raise up to 50%. Several organizations, including the National Kidney Fund, are already making steps for a change in the current policy in the United States.
Who already has the Opt-Out policy implemented?
Many countries in Europe, such as Spain, Austria and Belgium, have already implemented the Opt-Out policy into their system and are exhibiting high rates of organ donations. For example, Spain has 34 donors per million people while Austria has 21 donors per million people.
How do I become a donor?
Don't worry. It's easy. You can apply online at http://www.dmv.org/ca- california/organ-donor.php or you can simply go visit your nearest DMV office and ask to become an organ.
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